Sessional lecturer-ANTHF - Laboratory Methods in Biological Anthropology

Date Posted: 07/15/2026
Req : 48526
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:
Anthropology
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

POSTING ONLY. PLEASE SEE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

Course Description: This lab methods course focuses on laboratory techniques used by biological anthropologists to assess growth, health, and risk of chronic disease in human populations. In this course students will gain practical, hands-on experience in nutrition assessment, anthropometry, physical activity and sleep assessment, and human energy expenditure. State-of-the-art instruments and software are employed, ensuring students gain valuable knowledge of data management and analysis using applications suitable in both clinical and research settings.

Session: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Lectures: Fridays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (In-person)

Practicals:
Fridays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (In-person)

Estimated Course Enrolment: 48

Estimated TA Support: Up to 210 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Salary:

• $9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I
• $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
• $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II
• $10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications: Successful applicants should have PhD program (completed) in Anthropology with a specialty in biological anthropology, and research/field experience in human biology of health, biological impacts of social inequities, and theory and methods applicable to the human biology of health, as well as other aspects of this course as described. Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar online systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.)

is preferred. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be online synchronous. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours.

Application instructions:

1. Apply online from the Anthropology website.

2. Email your CV to  by July, 15, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Both requirements are necessary to be considered. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note:

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.